Dramatherapy for People with Learning Disabilities: A World of Difference by Ann

Description: Dramatherapy for People with Learning Disabilities by Anna Chesner Chesners book explores dramatherapy as perhaps the most wide-ranging of all art forms, incorporating as it does elements of music, movement, design, story and performance, and addresses the value of action-based therapy methods with people with learning difficulties. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book explores the value of action-based therapy methods with people with learning difficulties, both in terms of theory - why is dramatherapy of such use to these clients? - and practice - what particular structures and methods are of use? Using case history examples of technique, the author considers the multidisciplinary potentials of dramatherapy, and explores collaborations with speech therapy and music therapy. She also considers the issues and dilemmas which arise in relation to the application of dramatherapy to this client group - therapy as education, training or psychotherapy? Author Biography Anna Chesner is a dramatherapist with people with learning difficulties at St. Ebbas Hospital, Epsom. Table of Contents 1. Introduction - A World of Difference. 2. Preliminary Processes - From Referral to Goal Setting. 3. Dramatherapy and Profound Learning Disability. 4. Movement and Dance in Dramatherapy. 5. Games in Dramatherapy. 6. One-to-One Dramatherapy: A Journey with Lucy. 7. Group Dramatherapy. 8. The Use of Fairytales in Group Dramatherapy: A Dramatherapy and Music Therapy Collaboration. 9. Psychodrama and Learning Disability. References. Review The book is optimistic in spirit and clearly written. This book should be read by art therapists who work with the learning disabled, especially if there is a dramatherapist on their team. As well as giving a clear and coherent account of dramatherapy for this client group the book demonstrates the value of creative flexibility. -- InscapeA comfortable balance is struck between theory and practice, with effective use of examples to support descriptions of methodology. The style of the book is straightforward, accessible and goes a long way towards demystifying the dramatherapists techniques. The book reveals how dramatherapy may be used effectively in clinical contexts with the learning disabled. All told, this is an insightful, "unprecious" contribution to the drama and special needs library. -- British Journal of Learning DisabilitiesThe style of the book is refreshingly straightforward, accessible and goes a long way towards demystifying the dramatherapists techniques - reveals how dramatherapy may be used effectively in clinical contexts with the learning disabled... this is an insightful, "unprecious" contribution to the drama and special needs library. -- Mental Handicap Research...the central message of the book in using drama as a vehicle to support personal growth and change is an important one. -- Research in Drama Education...a clear and detailed exploration of the uses of dramatherapy for people with learning disabilities...a fascinating and stimulating mixture of theory and practice...of value to anyone concerned with enriching the lives of people with learning disabilities. -- Downs Syndrome Association NewsletterThis is a well-written book that offers insights into both dramatherapy and the world of institutionalized adults; it will thus be valuable not only to dramatherapists, but to all those who work with the mentally retarded. In fact, its appeal is likely to be universal because of Chesners sensitivity as a therapist and the thoughtfulness of her case descriptions. -- READINGS: A Journal of Reviews and Commentary in Mental Health Long Description Anna Chesner, MA is a UKCP registered psychodrama and group analytic psychotherapist and has been qualified as a supervisor for over twenty years. She has trained dramatherapists, integrative counsellors and psychotherapists and is course director of the London Centre for Psychodrama Group and Individual Psychotherapy Training in Creative Supervision. She has presented her work in creative supervision in the UK and internationally at the Federation of European Psychodrama Training Organisation conference, Jerusalem 2011. She has written extensively on supervision and action methods. Review Text This is a well-written book that offers insights into both dramatherapy and the world of institutionalized adults; it will thus be valuable not only to dramatherapists, but to all those who work with the mentally retarded. In fact, its appeal is likely to be universal because of Chesners sensitivity as a therapist and the thoughtfulness of her case descriptions. Review Quote The book is optimistic in spirit and clearly written. This book should be read by art therapists who work with the learning disabled, especially if there is a dramatherapist on their team. As well as giving a clear and coherent account of dramatherapy for this client group the book demonstrates the value of creative flexibility.- InscapeA comfortable balance is struck between theory and practice, with effective use of examples to support descriptions of methodology. The style of the book is straightforward, accessible and goes a long way towards demystifying the dramatherapists techniques. The book reveals how dramatherapy may be used effectively in clinical contexts with the learning disabled. All told, this is an insightful, "unprecious" contribution to the drama and special needs library.- British Journal of Learning DisabilitiesThe style of the book is refreshingly straightforward, accessible and goes a long way towards demystifying the dramatherapists techniques - reveals how dramatherapy may be used effectively in clinical contexts with the learning disabled... this is an insightful, "unprecious" contribution to the drama and special needs library.- Mental Handicap Research...the central message of the book in using drama as a vehicle to support personal growth and change is an important one.- Research in Drama Education...a clear and detailed exploration of the uses of dramatherapy for people with learning disabilities...a fascinating and stimulating mixture of theory and practice...of value to anyone concerned with enriching the lives of people with learning disabilities. - Downs Syndrome Association NewsletterThis is a well-written book that offers insights into both dramatherapy and the world of institutionalized adults; it will thus be valuable not only to dramatherapists, but to all those who work with the mentally retarded. In fact, its appeal is likely to be universal because of Chesners sensitivity as a therapist and the thoughtfulness of her case descriptions.- READINGS: A Journal of Reviews and Commentary in Mental Health Description for Reader Chesners book explores dramatherapy as perhaps the most wide-ranging of all art forms, incorporating as it does elements of music, movement, design, story and performance, and addresses the value of action-based therapy methods with people with learning difficulties. An assessment of both theory - why is dramatherapy of such value with these particular clients? - and practice - what particular structures and methods are of use? - is facilitated by case-history examples of technique from both group and one-to-one situations, as the author considers the multidisciplinary potentials of dramatherapy and explores collaborations with speech therapy and music therapy. She also addresses the issues and dilemmas which arise in relation to the application of dramatherapy to this client group - therapy as education, training or psychotherapy?Providing encouragement and food for thought for dramatherapists, this book will also be of interest to drama workers and teachers, who will gain an insight into the points of connection and difference between their own work and that of the dramatherapist. Professionals from other disciplines may see the potential for creative co-working projects. Details ISBN185302208X Author Anna Chesner Short Title DRAMATHERAPY FOR PEOPLE W/LEAR Language English ISBN-10 185302208X ISBN-13 9781853022081 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Series Art therapies Imprint Jessica Kingsley Publishers Subtitle A World of Difference Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st DOI 10.1604/9781853022081 UK Release Date 1994-12-01 NZ Release Date 1994-12-01 Pages 200 Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers Year 1994 Publication Date 1994-12-01 DEWEY 616.891523 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 1995-12-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:13577177;

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